Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration United States Department of Transportation

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Administration

United States Department of United States Department of TransportationTransportation

APPLICABILITY 49 CFR 171.1APPLICABILITY 49 CFR 171.1

EXPLOSIVESEXPLOSIVES

Transportation of explosives and their offering to

Interstate, Intrastate, and Foreign Commerce by…

APPLICABILITYAPPLICABILITY

§§171.2 GENERAL EXPLOSIVES REQUIREMENTS171.2 GENERAL EXPLOSIVES REQUIREMENTS

• No person may offer, or accept• HM for transportation in commerce • Unless properly classed, described, packaged, marked, labeled and in condition for shipment

EXPLOSIVESEXPLOSIVESAUTHORIZATION TO OFFER AND TRANSPORT AUTHORIZATION TO OFFER AND TRANSPORT

EXPLOSIVES- EXPLOSIVES- §§173.21(b)/173.51173.21(b)/173.51

No PERSON may offerNo PERSON may transportAn explosive

EXPLOSIVESEXPLOSIVESAUTHORIZATION TO OFFER AND TRANSPORT AUTHORIZATION TO OFFER AND TRANSPORT

EXPLOSIVES- EXPLOSIVES- §§173.21(b)/173.51173.21(b)/173.51

UNLESS……It Has Been TestedClassed and Approved by PHMSA

or an authorized agencySee §173.56

Exceptions exist!!!

EXPLOSIVESEXPLOSIVESFORBIDDEN EXPLOSIVES - FORBIDDEN EXPLOSIVES - §§173.54173.54

Not Approved §173.56See (b) through (l)

EXPLOSIVESEXPLOSIVESNEW EXPLOSIVE -DEFINITION - NEW EXPLOSIVE -DEFINITION - §§173.56173.56

Produced by PERSON who has not previously produced it beforeOr has altered properties of the explosive

DEFINITIONSDEFINITIONSEX NUMBER - EX NUMBER - §§171.8171.8

Means a number preceded by the prefix, EX-, which is assigned by the AA for HAZMAT Safety, to identify an item that has been evaluated and approved under the provisions of 173.56

EXPLOSIVESEXPLOSIVESPROCEDURES FOR CLASSIFICATION AND APPROVAL - PROCEDURES FOR CLASSIFICATION AND APPROVAL -

§§173.56(b)173.56(b)

Testing Agency will assignRecommended: Shipping description Class Classification Code (Compatibility Group)


§§173.56(b)173.56(b)

PERSON requesting approval will submit: A written report to the Associate Administrator for HAZMAT Safety


§§173.56(b)173.56(b)

PERSON must receive:A written APPROVAL and an EX-

NUMBER from the Associate Administrator for HAZMAT Safety before offering for transportation


§§173.56(d)173.56(d)

NEW EXPLOSIVES not approved yet may be transported for examination provided that……


DESCRITPTION OF TERMS FOR EXPLOSIVESDESCRITPTION OF TERMS FOR EXPLOSIVES§§173.59173.59

Provided for information only They must not be used for the classification or to replace proper shipping names


§§173.50 CLASS 1 DEFINITION173.50 CLASS 1 DEFINITION

Substance - ArticleFunctions by ExplosionRapid Release of Gas & Heat


DIVISIONS FOR EXPLOSIVES - DIVISIONS FOR EXPLOSIVES - §§173.50173.50

Six Divisions for Explosives1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, AND 1.6

1.1

EXPLOSIVESEXPLOSIVESNEW/OLD - NEW/OLD - §§173.53173.53

DEFINITIONSDEFINITIONSCOMPATIBILITY GROUP LETTER - COMPATIBILITY GROUP LETTER -

§§171.8171.8A designated alphabetical letter to categorize different explosives for segregation and stowage. See 173.52

EXPLOSIVESEXPLOSIVESDIVISION 1.1 - DIVISION 1.1 - §§173.50173.50

Mass Explosion HazardAffects almost entire load instantaneouslyExample Black powder, 1.1D, UN0027

1.1


DIVISION 1.3 - DIVISION 1.3 - §§173.50173.50

Fire Hazard & Minor Blast Hazard or Minor Projection Hazard or BothNot a Mass Explosion HazardExample: Fireworks, 1.3G, UN0335

1.3

EXPLOSIVESEXPLOSIVESCOMPATIBILITY GROUPS - COMPATIBILITY GROUPS - §§173.52173.52

13 Different Compatibility Groups for Explosives

A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, N, S

172.101172.101

The Hazardous Material TableThe Hazardous Material Table

Identify the H/M Identify the H/M

Fireworks, 1.3G, UN0335, IIFireworks, 1.3G, UN0335, IIFireworks, 1.4G, UN0336, IIFireworks, 1.4G, UN0336, II

Fireworks

Fireworks

1.3G

1.4G

UN0335

UN0336

II

II

1.3G

1.4G

108

108

NONE

NONE

62

62

Proper Shipping

Name

(2)

Hazard Class/

Division

(3)

ID Number

(4)PG

(5)

Label Codes

(6)

Special Provisions

(7)

(8) Packaging (173.***)

(8A) (8B) (8C)

Sym

(1)

NONE

NONE

Special provision #108 Special provision #108 states:states:

Fireworks must be so constructed and Fireworks must be so constructed and packaged that loose pyrotechnic packaged that loose pyrotechnic composition will not be present in packages composition will not be present in packages during transportation.during transportation.

Shipping PapersShipping Papers 49 CFR PART 172 SUBPART C49 CFR PART 172 SUBPART C

Shipping

papers

Shipping Paper DefinitionShipping Paper Definition 49 CFR 49 CFR §§171.8171.8

1 BOX, FIREWORKS, 1.4S, UN0337, PG II, 25 Kg

Shipping Paper DefinitionShipping Paper Definition 49 CFR 49 CFR §§171.8171.8

There is a change with the shipping description sequences. The new sequence may be used now and must be used starting January 1, 2013. The new sequence is ID number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group, net explosive mass.

Shipping PapersShipping Papers

Each person who offers HM for Each person who offers HM for transportation shall describe the HM on transportation shall describe the HM on the shipping paper in the manner required the shipping paper in the manner required by this subpartby this subpart

§172.200

Shipping paper, Mixed LoadShipping paper, Mixed Load

XYZ

TRUCKING

BILL OF

LADING SHIPPER:

QTY

HM

DESCRIPTION WEIG

HT

CHARG

ES

SHIP

TO:

THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE HEREIN

NAMED ARTICLES ARE PROPERLY CLASSIFIED,

DESCRIBED, PACKAGED, MARKED AND

LABELED, AND ARE IN PROPER CONDITION

FOR TRANSPORTATION ACCORDING TO THE

APPLICABLE REGULATIONS OF THE

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATIONDATE

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

TOTAL

SHIPPER SIGNATURE:

CARRIER AGENT SIGNATUREPRO NUMBER

2 X BOMBS,1.2D,

UN0034, II 1

500LBS

2 BOMB FIN ASSEMBLY

400 LBS

Mark with X or RQ

ContrastingColors or

List HM first

§172.201(a)(1)(iii)

Shipping PapersShipping Papers

Shipping paper must include:Shipping paper must include:– Proper Shipping NameProper Shipping Name– Hazard Class or division numberHazard Class or division number– Subsidiary hazard class or Subsidiary division number Subsidiary hazard class or Subsidiary division number

in ( ) immediately following the primary hazard classin ( ) immediately following the primary hazard class– Identification number, Packing Group, Total Quantity, Identification number, Packing Group, Total Quantity,

For Class 1 - quantity must be net explosive mass For Class 1 - quantity must be net explosive mass The number and type of packages (Required 10/1/07)The number and type of packages (Required 10/1/07)

§172.202

Shipping Paper EntriesShipping Paper Entries

Units HM Description Weight

4 bx Fireworks, 1.3G, UN0335, II 100 lbs

8 bx

Fireworks, 1.4G, UN0336, II

200 lbs

8 bx Fireworks, 1.4S, UN0337, II 200 lbs

EMERGENCY PHONE #800-123-4567

Ship To:Ears Inc123 Hearing LnWax, IN 00000

Shipper:What Inc987 Say Again RdAide, WY 99999

USDOT Hazmat Reg. No.061504 001 005M

Shipping Paper AccessibilityShipping Paper Accessibility 49 CFR 177.817(e)49 CFR 177.817(e)

Within drivers seat belted reachWithin drivers seat belted reach Upon entry into the drivers compartment:Upon entry into the drivers compartment:

(1) be visible to a person upon entering (drivers seat, on “doghouse”)(1) be visible to a person upon entering (drivers seat, on “doghouse”)

(2) or in a holder mounted to the inside of the drivers door(2) or in a holder mounted to the inside of the drivers door Trailer detached or parked containing hazardous materials Trailer detached or parked containing hazardous materials

(1)Shipping papers and Emergency Response Information required to be (1)Shipping papers and Emergency Response Information required to be with trailer, orwith trailer, or

(2)Displaying ID (2)Displaying ID ##’s for all HM on trailer (see 49 CFR 172.606)’s for all HM on trailer (see 49 CFR 172.606)

(This requirement does not apply at a consignee’s, consignor’s or carrier (This requirement does not apply at a consignee’s, consignor’s or carrier facilities)facilities)

Shipping papers and Emergency Response Information are required to be readily accessible.

Readily Accessible means:

Emergency Response Emergency Response InformationInformation

Three forms of ER info.Three forms of ER info.

DOT’s Emergency Response DOT’s Emergency Response GuideGuide

Material Safety Data Sheet Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)(MSDS)

Copy of all relevant information Copy of all relevant information found in 172.602found in 172.602

MarkingMarking

MarkingMarking

Each person who offers a HM for Each person who offers a HM for transportation shall mark the package, transportation shall mark the package, freight container, and transport vehicle freight container, and transport vehicle containing the HM in the manner containing the HM in the manner required by this subpartrequired by this subpart

§172.300 Applicability

MarkingMarking

It is important to understand that it is It is important to understand that it is also the responsibility of the company also the responsibility of the company transporting the packages to ensure transporting the packages to ensure that they are properly marked and that they are properly marked and labeled. The transporter can be held labeled. The transporter can be held responsible for any violations during responsible for any violations during transportation, even those that transportation, even those that originate with the original shipper.originate with the original shipper.

§172.300 Applicability

Basic Markings for Basic Markings for Non-Bulk PackagingsNon-Bulk Packagings

Proper Shipping Name UN/NA#

Ima Shipper 1234 Street City, USA

From:

MarkingMarking

Non-bulk package Non-bulk package marking requirementsmarking requirements– Proper Shipping NameProper Shipping Name

– ID NumberID Number

– If an exemption package, If an exemption package, must mark it so Example must mark it so Example DOT E-11156DOT E-11156

§172.301 General Marking Requirements

MarkingMarking §172.320 Explosives Hazardous Materials

The proper shipping name, ID number and label have to be on the same side of the box

MarkingMarking

When more than 5 different Class 1 When more than 5 different Class 1 materials are packaged in the same materials are packaged in the same package, the package may be marked package, the package may be marked with only 5 of the EX-Numbers, National with only 5 of the EX-Numbers, National Stock Numbers, Product Codes, or Stock Numbers, Product Codes, or combinations thereof.combinations thereof.

§172.320(c) Explosives Hazardous Materials

MarkingMarking

The requirements of this section do not The requirements of this section do not apply if the EX-Number, of each apply if the EX-Number, of each explosive item described under proper explosive item described under proper shipping description is shown in shipping description is shown in association with the shipping description association with the shipping description required by required by §§172.202(a)172.202(a)

§172.320(d) Explosives Hazardous Materials

Black powder used for pyrotechnics MUST Black powder used for pyrotechnics MUST be transported as a 1.1D explosive.be transported as a 1.1D explosive.

The re-classification to a flammable solid is The re-classification to a flammable solid is ONLY when it is used for sporting arms ONLY when it is used for sporting arms shooting. shooting.

Marking RequirementsMarking Requirements49 CFR 172.30449 CFR 172.304

Durable, Durable, in Englishin English and printed or affixed and printed or affixed to the surface of a package or on a label, to the surface of a package or on a label, tag, or signtag, or sign

Displayed on a background of sharply Displayed on a background of sharply contrasting colorcontrasting color

Unobscured by labels or attachmentsUnobscured by labels or attachments Located away from any other markings Located away from any other markings

(such as advertisements) that could reduce (such as advertisements) that could reduce the effectiveness of the required markingthe effectiveness of the required marking

Explosive LabelsExplosive Labels

§§172.400172.400

General labeling General labeling requirementsrequirements

For explosives, For explosives, applies to non-applies to non-bulk packagesbulk packages

Explosive LabelsExplosive Labels

1.5

1.4

1.6BLASTING

AGENT

EXPLOSIVE

EXPLOSIVE

D1

S

1

N

1

Prohibited LabelingProhibited Labeling

May not label unless the package contains May not label unless the package contains HMHM

May not label for incorrect HMMay not label for incorrect HM

§172.401

Label SpecificationsLabel Specifications

Except for size and Except for size and color, the printing, color, the printing, inner border, and inner border, and symbol on each symbol on each label must be label must be shown as in shown as in §§172.411 through 172.411 through §§172.448…172.448…

§172.407(a) -Design


Each diamond Each diamond (square-on-point) (square-on-point) label prescribed in label prescribed in this subpart must this subpart must be at least 100mm be at least 100mm (3.9 inches) on (3.9 inches) on each side…each side…

§172.407(c) -Size


The background The background color on each color on each label must be as label must be as prescribed in prescribed in §172.411 thru §172.411 thru §172.448…§172.448…

§172.407(d) -Color

Explosive LabelsExplosive Labels Hazard Class or Hazard Class or

division numbers division numbers must be displayed in must be displayed in the lower corner of the lower corner of the label for both the the label for both the primary and primary and subsidiary hazardssubsidiary hazards

This label does not fall within the color range for an explosive label.

Make sure that the labels are the of the proper size and design. It is very common in the fireworks industry for the labels to not be the appropriate size and design. This label is not the proper design.

This label is 60MM, labels have to be at least 100MM square.

This package has a label that is to small and the proper shipping name and ID number are not on the same side of the package as the label.

Another example of a label that is not at least 100 MM

An example of an explosive label that is not within the color tolerances of the labeling specifications for explosives.

This label is not a proper label for class 1.3 materials, it is missing the bursting shell.

U.S. DOT/RSPA HAZMAT REGISTRATION

-More than 55 pounds 1.1, 1.2, 1.3-1.5 bulk (3,500 gal)-5,000 pounds 1.4, 1.5, 1.6-Any quantity requiring placarding Must Register

Registration of Persons Who Offer or Registration of Persons Who Offer or Transport Hazardous MaterialsTransport Hazardous Materials

49 CFR 107.60149 CFR 107.601

More than 55 lbs of Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3More than 55 lbs of Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 A quantity of HM that requires placardingA quantity of HM that requires placarding

PlacardingPlacarding 49 CFR PART 172 SUBPART F49 CFR PART 172 SUBPART F

Prohibited Placarding-172.502Prohibited Placarding-172.502 May not placard May not placard

unless the package, unless the package, freight container, unit freight container, unit load device, rail car load device, rail car or motor vehicle or motor vehicle contains HMcontains HM

May not placard for May not placard for incorrect HMincorrect HM

Placard VisibilityPlacard Visibility 49 CFR §172.51649 CFR §172.516

General Placarding General Placarding RequirementsRequirements

(Each side and each end (172.504(a))(Each side and each end (172.504(a)) TABLE 1 (any amount) [172.504(e)]

Hazard Class or Division number and any Additional description, as appropriate.

Placard NamePlacard Design

Section References

1.1…………………………………… Explosives 1.1 172.522

1.2……………………………………….. Explosives 1.2 172.5221.3……………………………………….. Explosives 1.3 172.5222.3………………………………………. Poison Gas 172.5404.3………………………….………..…… Dangerous When Wet 172.548 5.2 (Organic peroxide, Type B, liquid or solid, temperature controlled) Organic Peroxide 172.552

6.1 (Poisonous by Inhalation hazard as per 171.8) (10/01/05) Poison Inhalation Hazard 172.555

7 (Radioactive Yellow III Label Only) Radioactive (1) 172.556(1)Radioactive placard also required for exclusive use shipments of low specific gravity material and surface contaminated objects transported in accordance with 173.427(b) or (c) of this chapter.

TABLE 2 (Over 1000 lbs. Except Bulk & HM subject to 172.505)(172.504(c)Hazard Class or Division number and any Additional description, as appropriate. Placard Name Placard Design

Section References

1.4.......................................................... Explosives 1.4 172.5231.5........................................................... Explosives 1.5 172.5241.6...........................................................

Explosives 1.6 172.5252.1........................................................... Flammable Gas 172.5322.2........................................................... Non-Flammable Gas 172.5283............................................................. Flammable 172.542Combustible Liquid ........................... Combustible 172.5444.1 ........................................................... Flammable Solid 172.5464.2 ........................................................... Spontaneously Combustible 172.5475.1 .......................................................... Oxidizer 172.5505.2 (other than Organic Peroxide, Type

B, liquid or solid, temp. controlled) Organic Peroxide 172.552

General Placarding General Placarding RequirementsRequirements (cont.)(cont.)

Poison 172.5546.1 (Non-inhalation hazard) (10/01/05)6.2…………. .........................................

None ……..8…......................................................... Corrosive 172.558

Class 9 (see 172.504) (f) (9) 172.5609 ............................................................

None …...ORM - D...............................................

Dangerous Placarding Dangerous Placarding Requirements Requirements

49 CFR 172.504(b)49 CFR 172.504(b)

DANGEROUS

Non-BulkNon-Bulk packages, packages, two or more two or more categories from categories from Table 2Table 2

Less than 2,205 lbs. Less than 2,205 lbs. loaded at one loaded at one facilityfacility

Prohibited PlacardingProhibited Placarding

Section 172.502

Placard DisplayPlacard Display49 CFR 172.516 & 49 CFR 172.504(a)49 CFR 172.516 & 49 CFR 172.504(a)

VisibilityVisibility Locations affixedLocations affixed Securely attachedSecurely attached DisplayDisplay Contrasting backgroundContrasting background

This placard should have been put on the vehicle at least 3 inches away from any markings that could substantially reduce its effectiveness.

HM Safety PermitsHM Safety Permitsafter Jan. 1, 2005after Jan. 1, 2005

Must have if transporting in inter/intrastate Must have if transporting in inter/intrastate commerce:commerce:– More than 25 kg (55 lbs) of Div. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, or More than 25 kg (55 lbs) of Div. 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, or

placardable amount of Div. 1.5placardable amount of Div. 1.5

Required Training 172.700Required Training 172.700

172.700 requires employees to have training that meets 172.700 requires employees to have training that meets certain requirements as well as modal specific training. certain requirements as well as modal specific training. Modal specific is highway, rail, vessel, or air.Modal specific is highway, rail, vessel, or air.

The Training The Training

172.704 requires the employees to be trained in four areas:172.704 requires the employees to be trained in four areas:– General awareness,General awareness,– Function specific, Function specific, – Safety training, andSafety training, and– Security AwarenessSecurity Awareness

– Security Plan under 172.800Security Plan under 172.800

may be required!!!may be required!!!

PackagingPackaging

Each packaging used must be capable of Each packaging used must be capable of meeting the test requirements of Subpart M meeting the test requirements of Subpart M of Part 178of Part 178

The general requirements for packaging of The general requirements for packaging of explosives - explosives - §173.60(b)§173.60(b)

§173.60 General Packaging Requirements - Explosives

PackagingPackaging

Lists additional requirements for Lists additional requirements for packaging of explosivespackaging of explosives

– ClosuresClosures

– Package materialsPackage materials

§173.60(b) General Packaging Requirements - Explosives

PackagingPackaging

Specific requirementsSpecific requirements– Explosive and Non ExplosivesExplosive and Non Explosives

– Different compatibility groups and Different compatibility groups and DivisionsDivisions

§173.61 Mixed Packaging Requirements - Explosives

PackagingPackaging

When the 172.101 Table specifies that an When the 172.101 Table specifies that an explosive must be packaged in explosive must be packaged in accordance with this section, only non-accordance with this section, only non-bulk packagings conforming to bulk packagings conforming to §173.62(b) and (c) may be used. (Unless §173.62(b) and (c) may be used. (Unless authorized i.e. packing instruction 117 authorized i.e. packing instruction 117 allows an IBC)allows an IBC)

§173.62(a) Specific Packaging Requirements for Explosives

Identify the Packaging Identify the Packaging

Fireworks, 1.3G, UN0335, IIFireworks, 1.3G, UN0335, IIFireworks, 1.4G, UN0336, IIFireworks, 1.4G, UN0336, II

Fireworks

Fireworks

1.3G

1.4G

UN0335

UN0336

II

II

1.3G

1.4G

108

108

NONE

NONE

62

62

Proper Shipping

Name

(2)

Hazard Class/

Division

(3)

ID Number

(4)PG

(5)

Label Codes

(6)

Special Provisions

(7)

(8) Packaging (173.***)

(8A) (8B) (8C)

Sym

(1)

NONE

NONE

49 CFR Part 17749 CFR Part 177

Carriage by Public HighwayCarriage by Public Highway

Part 177 Applies to acceptance and transportation of HM by:

Private Motor Carriers Common Motor Carriers Contract Motor Carriers

49 CFR 49 CFR §§177.834177.834

Loading and Unloading General Requirements

49 CFR 49 CFR §§177.834177.834

§§177.834(a) 177.834(a) Packages must be Packages must be secured against secured against movement, movement, including relative including relative motion between motion between packagespackages


49 CFR 49 CFR §§177.834177.834


§177.834(f) No tools shall be used during loading or unloading which are likely to damage packages containing any Class 1 (explosive) material .

49 CFR 49 CFR §§177.835177.835 Class 1 (explosive) Material Note: see also Class 1 (explosive) Material Note: see also §§177.834(a) to (j)177.834(a) to (j)

49 CFR 49 CFR §§177.835177.835

§§177.835(a) Engine Stopped177.835(a) Engine Stopped

No Class 1 (explosive) materials shall be loaded into or on or be unloaded from any motor vehicle with the engine running.

49 CFR 49 CFR §§177.835177.835

§§177.835(b) Care in handling and unloading Class 1 177.835(b) Care in handling and unloading Class 1 MaterialMaterial

Do not use bale hooks, or other metal tools.

No rolling except for barrels or kegs

No throwing or dropping packages

49 CFR 49 CFR §§177.835177.835 §§177.835(e) No sharp projections177.835(e) No sharp projections

No motor vehicle shall have on the interior of the body any inwardly projecting bolts, screws, nails, or other inwardly projecting parts.

49 CFR 49 CFR §§177.835177.835

177.835(f) Vehicle floors tight and line177.835(f) Vehicle floors tight and line

Motor vehicles transporting 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 shall have tight lined floors. The interior in contact with the load must be lined with non-metallic or non- ferrous metals.

49 CFR 49 CFR §§177.835177.835

Class 1 (explosive) MaterialClass 1 (explosive) Material

§§177.835(h) - Lading within body or covered tailgate 177.835(h) - Lading within body or covered tailgate closed. closed.

§§177.835(i) - Class 1 explosives to be protected against 177.835(i) - Class 1 explosives to be protected against damagedamageby other lading.by other lading.

§§177.835(j) - Transfer of Class 1 (explosive) materials 177.835(j) - Transfer of Class 1 (explosive) materials en route en route

Segregation Table for Hazardous MaterialsSegregation Table for Hazardous Materials

This section applies This section applies to Hazardous to Hazardous Materials that are:Materials that are:

1. In packages1. In packages

which requirewhich require

labelslabels

49 CFR §177.848

Segregation Table for Hazardous Segregation Table for Hazardous MaterialsMaterials

49 CFR 49 CFR §§177.848(e)(1)177.848(e)(1)

Instructions for using the segregation table:

The absence of any hazard class or a blank space in the Table indicates no restrictions.

Segregation Table for Segregation Table for Hazardous MaterialsHazardous Materials

49 CFR 49 CFR §§177.848(e)(2)177.848(e)(2)

Instructions for the segregation table:The Letter “X” = may not be loaded stored or transported together; The Letter “O” = MAYBEThe “*” The Note A Subsidiary Label

Segregation Table for Segregation Table for Hazardous MaterialsHazardous Materials

Compatibility Table for Compatibility Table for Class 1 (Explosive Class 1 (Explosive Materials)Materials)

49 CFR §177.848(f)49 CFR §177.848(f)

Instructions for using the explosives segregation table:

X, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Compatibility Table for Compatibility Table for Class 1Class 1

TRANSPORTATION OF TRANSPORTATION OF HAZMATHAZMAT

Driving and Driving and parking rules parking rules Part 397Part 397

TRANSPORT OF HMTRANSPORT OF HMAPPLICABILITY - APPLICABILITY - §§397.1397.1

MARKED PLACARDED

TRANSPORT OF HMTRANSPORT OF HMPART 397 EXPLOSIVESPART 397 EXPLOSIVES

•§397.7 Parking

•§397.13 Smoking

•§397.67 Written Route Plan

TRANSPORT OF HMTRANSPORT OF HMINSTRUCTIONS AND DOCUMENTS - INSTRUCTIONS AND DOCUMENTS - §§397.19 EXPLOSIVES397.19 EXPLOSIVES

Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 must have:

•Copy of Part 397

•Emergency instructions

TRANSPORT OF HMTRANSPORT OF HMPARKING - PARKING - §§397.7 EXPLOSIVES397.7 EXPLOSIVES

Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 must not be parked:•On or within 5 ft of highway

•On private property

•within 300 feet of bridge, tunnel, dwelling, etc.

TRANSPORT OF HMTRANSPORT OF HMSMOKING - SMOKING - §§397.13 EXPLOSIVES397.13 EXPLOSIVES

NO SMOKING within 25 feet of vehicle containing Division 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 material

Load is not properly secured against movement.

Load not secured

Explosives not in proper packages, and load securement.

If you have questions please call Arthur If you have questions please call Arthur Fleener with the USDOT 515 233 7410 or Fleener with the USDOT 515 233 7410 or Captain House with the Iowa DOT 515 237 Captain House with the Iowa DOT 515 237 3278. We will be happy to help you with any 3278. We will be happy to help you with any DOT questionsDOT questions

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